Endodontics Residency
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Program Overview
The advanced postdoctoral education program in endodontics was granted “approval without reporting requirements” by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation, effective September 28, 2017.
The objective of this postdoctoral endodontic program is to develop specialists with a sound academic background on which to base clinical treatment, research, and teaching. As many as three postdoctoral students are accepted for matriculation each year.
Learning Experience
Clinical Experience
The clinical components of the program include:
- Diagnostic examination and testing procedures
- Evidence-based dentistry and clinical application
- Interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Odontogenic and nonodontogenic differential diagnosis
- Emergency and pain management
- Trauma management
- Bleaching therapy
- Surgical operating microscope magnification
- Initial and retreatment nonsurgical therapy
- Microsurgical endodontics
- Combined endodontic-periodontic therapy and osseous grafts
- Nitrous oxide and oral sedation antianxiolysis
- Medically compromised patient therapy
- Vital pulp therapy
- Pulp regeneration therapy
- Pediatric therapy
- Post space preparation, and post with core buildup procedures
- Recall assessment
- Digital radiography including CBCT
- Case preparation per American Board of Endodontics format
Didactic Experience
The didactic components of the program include:
- Treatment planning and case review, classic literature, and current literature review each occur weekly in a seminar format. Additionally, endodontic lecture presentations are presented weekly on a variety of special topics.
- Emphasis is placed on training clinicians who are competent in all aspects of endodontics so that they will be eligible for certification by the American Board of Endodontics. Candidates will also be required to complete a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine with an additional curriculum of core courses in biomedical sciences. The curriculum is flexible enough to accommodate candidates desiring private practice as well as those interested in academics and research.
- The MSD program is completed simultaneously with the clinical Certificate program, and there is no option for a Certificate only program. The combined MSD and Certificate program is twenty-six (26) months duration and is the only track available. New students are expected to begin their program on July 1 and no provision is made for other than full-time participation in the postdoctoral endodontic program.
- A research project culminating in defense of a thesis is mandatory, and the preparation of a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal is strongly recommended. Copies of the MUSC clinic and student policies are available to the applicant upon request. The postdoctoral endodontic student will be on emergency call every sixth week. All students are required to provide their own laptop or tablet, with only contemporary models being acceptable.
Your path to admission
Application Process
The application cycle is conducted through the American Dental Education Association Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS).
Following the interview, applicants offered a position in the College of Dental Medicine postdoctoral endodontic program are required to submit a letter of intent.
International Applicants
One year of US post-dental educational experience (fellowship/preceptorship) is required.
It is the policy of the Medical University of South Carolina not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, or sex in its admissions, employment, and other educational activities and programs.
The application and all supporting data are to be sent to the program coordinator address listed above. Once received, the application and all associated documents become the property of MUSC and cannot be returned.
Funding your path forward
Cost of Attendance
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Est. Total* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs | ||||
| Tuition - In-state/Out-of-state | $45,704/$45,704 | $45,704/$45,704 | $18,724/$18,724 | $110,132/$110,132 |
| Health Insurance | $4,591 | $3,780 | - | $8,371/ $8,371 |
| Fees | $4,975 | $4,900 | - | $9,875/$9,875 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $55,270/$55,270 | $54,484/$54,384 | $18,724/$18,724 | $128,378/ $128,378 |
| Indirect Costs | ||||
| Housing/Food | $24,882 | $27,144 | $9,048 | $61,074 |
| Personal | $2,640 | $2,880 | $960 | $6,480 |
| Transportation | $2,970 | $3,240 | $1,080 | $7,290 |
| Books/Required Expenses | $1,360 | $2,360 | $680 | $4,400 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $31,852/$31,852 | $35,624/$35,624 | $11,768/$11,768 | $79,244/$79,244 |
| Total - In-state/Out-of-state | $87,122/$87,122 | $90,008/$90,008 | $30,492/$30,492 | $207,622/$207,622 |
Disclaimer: The Estimated Total listed above reflects an approximation of educational costs for planning purposes only. Actual expenses may vary based on individual circumstances, program requirements and annual changes in tuition, fees and other costs. The Medical University of South Carolina reserves the right to adjust tuition, fees and other charges at any time without prior notice.
Additional Fees
Equipment
A surgical operating microscope and all other necessary patient-related equipment, instruments and supplies are included. All residents will be required to purchase either a laptop or tablet. Only contemporary models will be acceptable.
MSD Supplemental Application and Matriculation Fee
Prior to enrollment, MUSC requires submission of an online Supplemental Application and fee of $95 for the MSD program.
Prior to registration, MUSC requires submission of an Applicant Response Form and Matriculation Fee of $485.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for enrolled US Applicants to cover all fees, assessments, tuition, program costs, and personal living expenses. Following registration, an MUSC website link may be accessed to complete an application for federally subsidized funding.
Program Faculty
For profiles of faculty endodontists in the Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences and Division of Emergency Services, please visit our Administration & Faculty page.
Guided by Purpose & Principles
Objectives
The objectives of the Advanced Postdoctoral Education Program in Endodontics is centered around three primary goals.
- Cultivate transformative leaders and oral health professionals who possess the biomedical knowledge, clinical skills and competency, and values necessary to excel in endodontics and drive the future of oral health.
- To provide the resident with an understanding of the technological basis of dentistry in general with specific emphasis on the specialty of endodontics.
- To establish a sound biological basis for the clinical practice of endodontics.
- To develop an endodontic specialist who will be able to make independent decisions based on a thorough understanding of the total health care needs of the patient.
- Demonstrate professional behavior, ethical principles, and competency in clinical skills in all aspects of patient care.
- To be prepared to properly diagnose, treatment plan, and execute treatment for patients with endodontic needs.
- To provide a variety of endodontic cases so that the resident becomes proficient in non-surgical/surgical endodontic treatment cases.
- To effectively interact with different specialties (medical and dental) to support comprehensive dental needs of patients
- Enable residents to design, conduct, and analyze endodontic research, critically evaluate literature, while also fostering lifelong learning.
- To provide each resident the opportunity to develop a research proposal and experience the steps involved with conducting the research to the conclusion.
- To provide a basic understanding of research methodology and scientific writing to critically interpret the endodontic literature.
Mission
To promote an unlimited learning environment for its residents and staff in order to provide the best endodontic care to the patients and to promote continued professional growth through education, patient care, and research.
Contact Us
Michael Cotter, D.D.S.
Director, Postdoctoral Endodontic Program
Associate Professor
Miss Vanessa Chapin
Program Coordinator
173 Ashley Avenue
BSB 542 MSC 507
Charleston SC 29425
chapinv@musc.edu
843-792-7814 or 843-792-2216